Giving Value = Getting Sales / The Sales funnel

Every business on the planet exists because it fills a need or solves a problem. Before you can sell to an audience, you must define who they are , where they are and most importantly what problems they face. Once you hone in on your customer ‘avatar’ you can identify a need or pain point and create a product or service to fill the need or relieve the pain.

Once you have identified a need, the selling process can begin. There are 3 steps to the sales funnel :

Recognition

Analysis

Resolution

Recognition

The prospect must become aware that the problem exists, and that you have a solution for it. At this point in the sales funnel your message must educate, entertain, and inspire them. Pointing out the problem to make them feel the pain but at the same time making them aware that you have a solution , an RX for the pain.

Analysis

Once the prospect is aware of the problem they now must evaluate the various choices and solutions – yours , your competitors, or perhaps even just ignore the problem. The main goal now is to convert “problem aware” and “solution aware” prospects into LEADS.

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Resolution

Conversion to a customer. They choose your solution and make a purchase. What types of content will your new lead need in order to make an informed purchase decision?

Here are a few…

Demos/Free Trials

Customer Stories

Comparison/Spec Sheets

Webinars/Events

Mini-Classes

Your lead may be reading your blog and downloading Lead Magnets (and it will help convert them), but you’ll need content that helps them decide between you and your competitor to move through to the purchase.